About us

Buchanan & Co Solicitors Ltd. are a long-established solicitors and conveyancing firm serving clients around the Staveley, Chesterfield & Kiveton Park, Sheffield areas.

We’re a family run practice with more than 3 decades of experience and specialities that include private family law and divorce, conveyancing for private and commercial properties, civil litigation and estate planning. Our friendly and approachable team are here to help you deal with whatever legal issue you have and ensure that your matter proceeds as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

Our strength is your support.

Rest assured in the knowledge that you’re safe in our hands.

I have used Buchanan & Co to finalise my divorce, they are very helpful & professional. I must make a special mention about Julia Gibbons, who has provided me with expert help & has always been on hand to answer any questions I had. I can't recommend Buchanans enough!
Tom P

Supporting Charities

We speak the same language as the charities we represent and we understand how crucial our advice is to our clients. Buchanan & Co are in the top 10% supporting Solicitors in the country and not only can offer the CRUK FREE Will service, but also a ‘grant’ towards the cost of preparing Lasting Powers of Attorneys, all courtesy of CRUK. To get more details, contact us via our enquiry page

In 2023 there were 122 contested probate cases, up from 116 cases in 2022, according to the Ministry of Justice Family Court Statistics.

Philip Collins, Partner at Winckworth Sherwood, said that it “isn’t at all surprising” that there has been a rise in contested probate claims. He said: “We know that significant amounts of wealth, often tied up in property, is currently being passed down to younger generations. Inherited wealth is becoming increasingly important and can often […]